Chicagoans Are Posting Signs To Mark Where Their Neighbors Were Taken By ICE

Chicagoans are actively posting signs throughout the city to highlight where federal immigration agents have arrested individuals and used tear gas. This movement gained momentum following an October 25 incident, where ICE agents deployed tear gas near families attending a Halloween parade, which resulted in heightened community concern. Kevin Naglich, founder of Indivisible Chicago Northwest, noted that witnessing the event firsthand inspired residents to ensure that the community remained informed about such actions. Federal agents have reportedly used chemical weapons against nonviolent protesters and bystanders at least 49 times in recent months, raising serious questions about their tactics. U.

S. District Court Judge Sara L. Ellis criticized the agents' use of tear gas, stating that children in costume do not pose a threat to law enforcement. The court also found no evidence of violent rioters in extensive footage reviewed by government attorneys. Community members, including artists from Marimacha Monarca Press, have crafted signs to counter misinformation and promote local engagement.

This grassroots effort aims to foster face-to-face conversations and mobilize the community against federal overreach and perceived threats to civil rights.